King of Persia • Persian Empire
Darius I, known as Darius the Great, ruled the Persian Empire after Cyrus and Cambyses. During his reign the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem resumed after being encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. Under his authority the Second Temple was completed in 516 BC.
Children: Xerxes
Related: Cyrus, Xerxes, Zerubbabel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, Haggai, Zechariah, Returnees from Exile, Persians
Scripture: Ezra 4:24, Ezra 5:5-7, Ezra 6:1-12, Haggai 1:1, Zechariah 1:1